Comments on: Sometimes we need to lie to our kids

By: Jill

Jill — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 19:35:32 +0000

I wouldn’t have lied but maybe omitted specific details. Maybe something along the lines of “There was a bad guy in the area, but you don’t need to worry because the cops got him.” I think that teaches them there are bad people around them daily but we also have good guys to get the bad guys. Just my 2 cents 😉

By: Mrs. Green Acres

Mrs. Green Acres — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:50:36 +0000

When the shooting on Parliament Hill happened, I was home sick with my boy. (At the time he was my youngest, but we have had another baby since.) My oldest kid’s school was on lock and hold too, even though we are in the far east part of the city and this was all happening downtown. I was more or less holding it together but lost it when I got the text saying that I couldn’t go pick her up. She was none the wiser and I don’t know if she even remembers it. Sometimes it is harder on mamas than on the kids!

As far as lying… We are all about age appropriate discussions with the kids. I think I’d be able to have that type of talk with my older two now because they can handle it, but each family is different.

By: Tammy Mitchell

Tammy Mitchell — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:19:33 +0000

My goodness. I’m so sorry this happened so close to your home. I cannot imagine how you must feel? A string of robberies have been happening this way too. The nerve of people. I believe you did the right thing. As parents we make these choices to protect our children. I’d most likely tell my older two. I believe there is a time to know the world isn’t all rainbows and Sunshine’s; 10 and older I believe can handle the truth. My littles I would protect.

By: Ayelet

Ayelet — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 19:28:27 +0000

E heard from her friend what was going on during recess and she and her friends saw the robber running away. Was hoping not to have had to talk about it but it was a very good age-appropriate conversation. She wanted to be discreet so little E did not find out about it.

By: Irit

Irit — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:16:05 +0000

That’s so scary Maya 🙁
And YES, I would 100% bend the truth on that one. Nothing good can come of them knowing what happened.

By: Lisa P.

Lisa P. — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:08:00 +0000

Oh boy! That’s a tough one, but I would have done what you did if my kids were that young. As they get older, it’s better to be honest with them, so they understand that leaving a door unlocked or not paying attention to unusual noises outside can be an issue. My oldest is approaching babysitting age (whaaatt? how did *that* happen? lol), so I’m very cognizant of teaching her to be vigilant. But it’s a different story with little kids. I’m glad everyone is ok, albeit shaken up. Can I ask… did the person break in (i.e. break a window or pry a door?) or was the door left unlocked? (Just to be clear, neither is ok… just curious.)